Petoskey Area FALL COLOR GUIDE
PETOSKEY
HARBOR SPRINGS
ALANSON
BAY HARBOR
BOYNE CITY
Tunnel of Trees
MILES
Driving Directions
KNOWN AS ONE OF THE MOST SCENIC DRIVING ROUTES IN MICHIGAN, THE TUNNEL OF TREES IS A WINDING NARROW ROAD THAT TWISTS AND TURNS ATOP BLUFFS ALONG LAKE MICHIGAN ON HIGHWAY M-119 (LAKE SHORE DRIVE). ITS NAME COMES FROM THE BEAUTIFUL CANOPIES OF TREES THAT COVER THE ROAD.
Along the way, read the markers for points of historical significance and be sure to visit local businesses like OTIS Harbor Springs Fireplace Lounge, Trillium Woods Coffee, Pond Hill Farm, and unique seasonal shops in Good Hart and Cross Village.
Depart Harbor Springs north on M-119 towards Cross Village for about 20 miles
Once in Cross Village, continue on M-119, turning left on Lake Shore Drive to Lakeview Road at Sturgeon Bay
Continue on Lakeview, which becomes Gill Road
On Gill Road, go three miles to Pleasantview Road (C-81)
Turn right to continue south on Pleasantview Road to M-119
Turn right on M-119 to return to Harbor Springs
POINTS OF INTEREST
Good Hart General Store
1075 North Lake Shore Drive, Harbor Springs 231.526.7661 // goodhartstore.com
Harbor Springs History Museum & Ephraim Shay Works Museum
349 East Main Street, Harbor Springs 231.526.9771 // harborspringshistory.org
The Highlands (Chairlift Rides / Zipline Adventures)
600 Highlands Drive, Harbor Springs 855.229.3421 // highlandsharborsprings.com
Legs Inn - Historic Landmark Dining Destination 6425 North Lake Shore Drive, Cross Village 231.526.2281 // legsinn.com
OTIS Harbor Springs - Hotel, Lounge, & Café 7291 South Lake Shore Drive, Harbor Springs 231.270.6090 // otisharborsprings.com
Pond Hill Farm - Café, Winery, Brewery, Market & Farm Fun 5699 South Lake Shore Drive, Harbor Springs 231.526.FARM (3276) // pondhill.com
Trillium Woods Coffee
811 South Lake Shore Drive, Harbor Springs 419.902.3424 // facebook.com/trilliumwoodscoffee
Circle Lake Charlevoix
Jordan River Valley Tour
CIRCLE LAKE CHARLEVOIX
Driving Directions
Depart Boyne City north on Lake Street, which becomes Boyne City-Charlevoix Road
35 MILES
After about 15 miles, turn left at US-31 for about one mile
Turn right on Mercer Road and continue to the last street (Cedar Street)
Take a left at the end, then another left on Pearl Avenue, which becomes Mount McSauba Road
Continue on Mount McSauba Road and turn right at the stop sign, returning to US-31
Continue on US-31 straight into town
Continue through downtown Charlevoix and turn left onto M-66
After about five miles, turn left onto Ferry Road towards the Ironton ferry
Board the Ironton car ferry (nominal fee, cash only)
Continue straight along Ferry Road to Boyne City
POINTS OF INTEREST
Castle Farms
Historic museum tours, known for its unique castle architecture and manicured gardens. 5052 M-66, Charlevoix 231.237.0884 // castlefarms.com
Ironton Ferry
Providing access between Ferry Road and M-66 (cash-only fare). 231.308.3727 // charlevoixcounty.org/ironton_ferry
Fall Color Cruise on Lake Charlevoix
Advanced tickets required, available on select days in September and October. 103 Bridge Park Drive, Charlevoix 231.444.2628 // littletraversebayferry.org
JORDAN RIVER VALLEY TOUR
Driving Directions
Depart Boyne Falls west along M-75 one mile to Deer Lake Road (C-48) and turn left
After about four miles, turn left on East JordanBoyne City Road (C-48), going into East Jordan
Turn left at M-66
Turn left on Alba Road
Take a left at the junction of US-131
Continue five miles to the Dead Man’s Hill turnoff and go left Backtrack to US-131, turn left, and return to Boyne Falls
POINTS OF INTEREST
Boyne Mountain Resort
Walk across the world’s longest timber-towered suspension bridge, SkyBridge Michigan. Take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of Boyne Mountain or zipline through the trees to see the color from above. 1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls 844.773.8321 // boynemountain.com
Deadman’s Hill Trailhead & Scenic Overlook
Jordan River Pathway
Check out the easy walk to the lookout at the beginning of the trail or trek on a three-mile loop for even more gorgeous views. Deadman’s Hill Road, Elmira
Circle Lake Charlevoix
Jordan River Valley Tour
Surf & Turf Tri-County Tour
SURF & TURF
Driving Directions
MILES
Depart Bay Harbor, turning right onto US-31 South towards Charlevoix
As you get into Charlevoix, continue south on US-31 through town
After 12 miles, turn left on Atwood Road (C-48)
Continue five miles and turn left on Church Road, then left again at the next stop, staying on C-48
In East Jordan, turn left on M-66
Stay on M-66 to US-31
A right on US-31 takes you back through Charlevoix and north to Bay Harbor
POINTS OF INTEREST
Castle Farms
Historic museum tours, known for its unique castle architecture and manicured gardens. 5052 M-66, Charlevoix 231.237.0884 // castlefarms.com
Gypsy Distillery
Craft spirits tasting room atop a bluff overlooking Bay Harbor and Lake Michigan. 5251 Charlevoix Ave (US-31), Petoskey 231.867.0800 // gypsydistillery.com
Royal Farms Market and Winery 10445 North US-31, Ellsworth 231.599.3222 // royalfarmsinc.com
TRI-COUNTY TOUR
Driving Directions
Depart Petoskey east on Mitchell Street (C-58), winding along the route for 22 miles to Wolverine
Take a right at the stop light onto South Straits Highway, continue for seven miles to Thumb Lake Road (C-48)
Take a right on Thumb Lake Road (C-48) towards US-131
At US-131, go left to Boyne Falls
Take a quick right on M-75 to Boyne City
Follow the signs, staying on M-75, to continue north through Walloon Lake Village to US-131
Turn left and return to Petoskey
POINTS OF INTEREST
Bayfront Park
Enjoy great views of Little Traverse Bay and the marina, and even walk out onto the Petoskey Breakwall. 101 East Lake Street, Petoskey 231.347.2500 // petoskey.us
Bill’s Farm Market
4450 East Mitchell Road, Petoskey 231.347.6735 // billsfarmmarket.com
Boyne Mountain Resort
Walk across the world’s longest timber-towered suspension bridge, SkyBridge Michigan. Take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of Boyne Mountain or zipline through the trees to see the color from above. 1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls
844.773.8321 // boynemountain.com
Boyne Valley Vineyards
05325 US-131 South, Petoskey
231.373.2090 // boynevalleyvineyards.com
Coveyou Scenic Farm Market
4160 US-131 South, Petoskey
231.347.0011 // coveyouscenicfarm.com
Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery
3423 US-131, Petoskey
231.487.1910 // mackinawtrailwinery.com
Surf & Turf
Tri-County Tour
Outdoor Adventures
RESORT FUN
There are plenty of activities to enjoy across the acres of fall color at both Boyne Mountain Resort and The Highlands at Harbor Springs.
One of the top viewpoints for fall color is Boyne Mountain’s SkyBridge Michigan, the world’s longest timber-towered pedestrian suspension bridge, suspended 100+ feet in the air, where visitors can take in unmatched views of the Boyne Valley.
Embark on a scenic chairlift ride or embrace the thrill of ziplining through the trees at Boyne Mountain or The Highlands.
Boyne Mountain Resort
1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls 844.773.8321 // boynemountain.com
The Highlands at Harbor Springs 600 Highlands Drive, Harbor Springs 855.229.3421 // highlandsharborsprings.com
FALL COLOR CRUISES ON LAKE CHARLEVOIX
Available on select days in September and October. Advanced tickets are required, and cruises leave from downtown Charlevoix.
Little Traverse Bay Ferry Company 103 Bridge Park Drive, Charlevoix 231.444.2628 // littletraversebayferry.org
SCENIC VIEWS & LOOKOUT POINTS
For those looking to see fall color from a higher elevation, check out these lookout points for sprawling views and seas of fall hues.
Avalanche Mountain Preserve | Boyne City
Deadman’s Hill Overlook | Elmira
Offield Family Viewlands | Harbor Springs
Pond Hill Farm | Harbor Springs
Sunset Park | Petoskey
GOLF IN THE PETOSKEY AREA
There are 17 outstanding courses to enjoy well into the fall season. Visit PetoskeyArea.com/Golf or scan here to view our Golf Guide.
Farm Fun & Fall Flavors
Something about autumn makes fresh produce and farm fun even better. Many restaurants in the Petoskey Area have fall specials, too, so be sure to ask.
Bear Creek Organic Farm & Food Truck
4012 Atkins Road, Petoskey 231.487.2791 // bearcreekorganicfarm.com
Bill’s Farm Market
4450 East Mitchell Road, Petoskey 231.347.6735 // billsfarmmarket.com
Coveyou Scenic Farm Market
4160 US-131 South, Petoskey 231.347.0011 // coveyouscenicfarm.com
Kiwidinok Tibetan Yak & Petting Farm 1735 South Wilson Road, Boyne City 248.935.4024 // kiwidinok.com
Pond Hill Farm - Winery, Brewery, Café, Market & Farm Fun
Enjoy pumpkin patches and a corn maze, visit farm animals, or enjoy a meal with ingredients fresh from the farm. 5699 South Lake Shore Drive, Harbor Springs 231.526.FARM (3276) // pondhill.com
Uncle Frank’s Apple Town
4391 US-31, Brutus 231.838.9291 // facebook.com/UncleFranksAppleTown
Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries
The cool, crisp air and vibrant fall colors are the perfect backdrop for a tasting tasting tour, making it easy to fall in love with the wines, beers, and spirits in the Petoskey Area.
1 Beards Brewery
215 East Lake Street, Petoskey
231.753.2221 // beardsbrewery.com
2 Boyne Valley Vineyards
05325 US-31 South, Petoskey
231.373.2090 // boynevalleyvineyards.com
3 Crooked Vine Vineyard & Winery
8370 Lakeview Road, Alanson
231.203.4790 // crookedvinewine.com
4 Elder Piper Beer + Cider
923 Baxter Street, Petoskey elderpiperbeer.com
5 Gypsy Distillery
5251 Charlevoix Avenue, Petoskey
231.867.0800 // gypsydistillery.com
6 Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery
3423 US-31, Petoskey
231.487.1910 // mackinawtrailwinery.com
7 Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery
4454 Atkins Road, Petoskey
231.487.9058 // mmsyrup.com
8 Muskrat Distilling
121 Water Street, Boyne City
231.459.4230 // themuskrat.com
9 Northland Brewing Company
3798 South Straits Highway, Indian River
231.238.2388 // northlandbrewing.com
10 Petoskey Brewing
1844 M-119, Petoskey
231.753.2057 // petoskeybrewing.com
11 Petoskey Farms Vineyard, Winery, & Coffeehouse
3720 Atkins Road, Petoskey
231.290.9463 // petoskeyfarms.com
12 Pond Hill Farm
Winery, Brewery, Café, Market & Farm Fun
5699 South Lake Shore Drive, Harbor Springs
231.526.FARM (3276) // pondhill.com
13 Resort Pike Cidery & Winery
3471 Resort Pike Road, Petoskey
231.753.2508 // resortpikecideryandwinery.com
14 Royal Farms Market and Winery 10445 North US-31, Ellsworth
231.599.3222 // royalfarmsinc.com
15 Rudbeckia Farm & Winery / Burnt Marshmallow Brewstillery
3379 Lake Grove Road, Petoskey
231.622.4173 // rudbeckiafarm.com
16 Seasons of the North Winery / Burt Lake Brewery 9090 M-68, Indian River
231.548.1280 // seasonsofthenorth.com
17 Spare Key Winery
06872 Upper Bayshore Road, Charlevoix
231.237.4785 // sparekeywinery.com
18 Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen
112 South Park Street, Boyne City
231.497.6100 // stiggsbrewingcompany.com
19 Walloon Lake Winery
3149 Intertown Road, Petoskey
231.622.8645 // walloonlakewinery.com
